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The future of AI in graphic design: what’s happening now and what’s next?

The future of AI in graphic design: what’s happening now and what’s next?

March 18th 2025 When we first asked "Will AI replace graphic designers?" a year ago, we explored how AI might evolve and what that could mean for the industry. Almost a year later, things have moved fast—but also, Read more

Design originality: avoiding the copycat trap

Design originality: avoiding the copycat trap

March 14th 2025 Ever looked at another designer’s work and thought, “That’s brilliant—I wish I’d come up with that”? We’ve all been there. But there’s a fine line between inspiration and imitation. Read more

Should you start web design before locking in the content?

Should you start web design before locking in the content?

March 10th 2025 This article is written by Jeremy Johnson, co-founder at Rocketspark. For the first 10 years of Rocketspark, they completed web design projects for clients alongside building their website builder Read more

Conquering distractions: The freelancer's guide to focus

Conquering distractions: The freelancer's guide to focus

July 24th 2024 Freelancing isn’t a walk in the park. Designers often leave agency life dreaming of a more relaxed and independent work-life balance, only to find that freelancing is high-pressure and requires Read more

How should a graphic designer prepare for a cost of living crisis?

How should a graphic designer prepare for a cost of living crisis?

May 21st 2024 Businesses typically spend less on marketing during a recession. When demand decreases, businesses often need to cut costs to maintain profitability. Design and marketing budgets are often one of the Read more

Which industries are more likely to be recession resistant for graphic designers and how to win with them?

Which industries are more likely to be recession resistant for graphic designers and how to win with them?

May 19th 2024 While no industry is entirely recession-proof, some industries tend to be more resilient than others during economic downturns. It can be helpful to identify recession resistant industries you are Read more

8 little wins for clients and designers. Income generating ideas in recessionary times

8 little wins for clients and designers. Income generating ideas in recessionary times

May 17th 2024 Generating additional revenue as a freelance graphic designer during recessionary times, can be challenging yet possible through creative strategies for your website clients that can be produced Read more

Will AI replace graphic designers? Predicting the future of graphic design

Will AI replace graphic designers? Predicting the future of graphic design

April 2nd 2024 Working in technology for the last 14 years, friends often say to me “wow, how do you keep up, your industry moves so quickly!” While it might seem like that to someone outside the industry, in Read more

Designing in Harmony: Balancing Passion Projects and Client Work

Designing in Harmony: Balancing Passion Projects and Client Work

March 19th 2024 Graphic designers are at heart, artists and creatives. No, they don’t spend all day painting or drawing, yes, they may work for an organisation or freelance to an array of business clients, but Read more

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